I ordered mine from Woolworths as well, same problem here. They've sent out the Wii Play pack (which I'm off to go pick up now and install the Wii Bluetooth Windows Mouse driver deeley), but I'm still hoping for delivery from Woolworths before Chrimbo, as they've said it SHOULD arrive before then.
Luckily it isn't a present for anyone except myself but I'm still going to whinge! I ordered it on the 22nd so probably a bit later on in the list than you. I'm still hopeful though. Apparently my Monkey Ball is shipping on Mondayish, but waiting on stock from the supplier. *sigh*
I hate tailgaters, if someone is close up behind me, I get in the left lane (UK - and if I'm not already in that lane) and I slow down.
There is no excuse for it. If I'm driving too slow, overtake. If I'm driving too fast, get into the right lane.
So if you find someone you're tailgating is getting slower and slower, maybe its me. There's an overtaking lane for a reason, if its unsafe, maybe you're going too fast.
Just because you have 'somewhere to be' is not an excuse to be an unsafe driver. I'm happy to go ten mph if it stops an accident caused by an idiot like the parent going too fast.
Easy, put in a Bible-related book and receive some great reads! Three of which I've already read. I really would be interested to know how this site works!
Its completely lost me, I'm going to be up all night trying to figure this out. Yeah, I have read his post... over and over again but I just don't get it.
Atheism is the disbelief in the existence of God .
Creationism is the belief that humanity, life, the Earth, or the universe as a whole was specially created by a supreme being, God.
Help? I'm an atheist btw, does that make me a creationist?
Agreed, I work in a small company in an open plan office, probably about 20 people in there.
There's 10 people CONSTANTLY on the phone (customer service, etc) and I don't think I've ever felt less concentrated, I get disturbted probably every 10 minutes. I work less than 2 meters from the kitchen door, plus theres a radio that always on. Even when I've got headphones on and I'm deep in work, I'll still get disturbed by someone - and the premise of "Can you give me two minutes, I'm right in the middle of something" seems to mean NOTHING!
I've mentioned it to the boss, but its no help and I'm tempted to go into Bus Driving instead.
I agree, I live nearer to Ipswich than you do - I work near Colchester and live nearer to Clacton, and haven't heard anything like this, at least in Ipswich. Theres nothing on the local news sites anywhere. Can anyone else find anything?
I'm with nationwide for exactly the same reasons, fantastic customer service and never had a problem with inernet banking or money going missing.
On the two occasions I have had trouble with another company, I was refunded the money without question right away.
They also promise NEVER to email customers because of the inherent problems.
Reading the article, it does not say that all 11 million customers' information was even on the laptop, and the only information on there was account numbers and names.
I have no worries that my details will get into the wrong hands -- and I'm positive even if they did, Nationwide wouldn't complain. As one of the few BUILDING SOCIETIES (Its not a bank!) running, I'm sticking with them.
Smile is run by the Co-Op, who I've got no problems with, but they are a Bank rather than a Building Society.
I'm honestly not even concerned, though I will be keeping an eye on my money, as usual.
> 5) People think that geeks love fixing computers so much, that we should do it for free.
This one comes up so often with me too. I hate it, though I make a nice living out of fixing computers on the side, I'm fed up of helping so-called friends (not my close friends and family), I'm very tempted to say I've given up using them completely and say I'm unable to help. Seems to be the only way out of it.
Combine this with the fact that my job as coding is paid about as much as a delivery person, I'm tempted to get a job doing that instead. Hell, at least its more varied and I might actually get rid of the back-ache I've had for 3 years now.
I'm not moaning, but I'd like to know what other people think about this. I'm so tempted to throw everything I've learnt in computing away - I'm by no means a complete expert at everything but I do PHP coding for a living, and to a pretty complex standard. I'd feel like I was letting myself and others down by not doing it anymore but the stress and anger is too much. I feel like I'm losing!
Probably my blog would've been a better place for this, but I might get some replies on this, even though its completely off-topic.
That sounds pretty similar to UK prices. Around £25/mo for 50gb limit/mo. Thats €35 or $50 for around 2mbps with a limit. Oh, plus £10 or $20/15 for phone line from BT.
Unfair, no? Its almost impossible to get unlimited connection - its at least twice that for the same speeds, plus the phone line from BT.
I call Bullshit.
Yes, there is always a margin of error with everything.
There is not a reason for margin of error for COUNTING up to 36, nor counting up to a MILLION.
There is no excuse for it.
DugUK
Agreed, GPS for Europe in TomTom 6 is over a gigabyte. That's why we have SD cards. In a way this is a good thing IMHO, though I don't agree with their shared source license so won't be doing anything with it.
Seems like a bit of a troll, but I'll bite because he's got a point here.
> What are they going to discover about what is turned OFF or ON in the gay community?
Violence?:D
> In DRUG ADDICTS?
Now thats a problem with addiction, but the problem occurs from something else. Difficult subject but whatever is the cause -- society? Is to blame.
> in mental illness?
Lack of stupidity? Depression is a sane reaction to the insane environment. [Taken from this very good comment]
> Politicians?
Heh, more stupidity:)
> Dictators or other despots? socialists, communists,etc?
I think that's an opinion/envoirmental influence.
I am a gay addict;) (I love my coffee... amongst other things!)
I had something similar with an SD Card, it would refuse to format and was unformattable. I found some app - smformat I've used before which has helped, I found it again linked here: http://ask.metafilter.com/mefi/22771
You can download the program from here - even though its a totally unrelated problem I think this might help ya.
Can't guarantee it'll work or if its not spyware but it's worked for me before:)
Then it is still addiction, I should know - I take SSRI's myself.
There is a difference between physical dependence (characterized by symptoms of withdrawal) and psychological dependence (or simply addiction).
SSRI's are physically dependant, they do cause withdrawal symptons. Naturally, they would though - they affect brain patterns very deeply. Though that is not to say that they are particually difficult to wean yourself off them.
This seems an interesting study though. I would be interested in comparsions to Dopamine and SSRI's and will be looking around for them.
I can totally believe this. MSN was doing something similar, for a while it was blocking the url screwfix.com (a DIY shop) - in fact, in Windows MSN Live at least this is still the case (I don't really use MSN much!)
I actually bought myself an AM2 4200, after deciding I needed a new system (I used to have a 2.4 XP) - and seeing it was going to be the new thing, and that it wasn't much price difference. Perhaps at least I can offer some thoughts on actually having used it everyday and built it myself.
Its a wonderful system imho. So what if it's not 5% faster than the previous model? Its not any more expensive. At the very least the thought and design gone into the CPU Mounting is great, no more fiddling with stupid heat-sink clips, its a nice clamping system that feels solid.
It runs Windows XP, Vista and Gentoo fantastically smoothly (Yep, I've tried all three! I use Gentoo normally.) - and seems to do it better than my Intel 939 at work, which is meant to be faster.
It also overclocks like an absolute dream! I can squeeze 8% overclocking on it without a problem.
Not just that, but my nice AM2 Motherboard will support an AM3 processor. Hows that for upgrading?
C'mon guys, just cos its the new thing - and especially after all the chipset problems with 64 bit systems, this is a nice system. I'd never go back to Intel after using it, personally I can't stand the 'Duo Core', even if it is 1% faster or whatever. Whats going to happen when Intel bring out the next big thing?
Dug
- locking out accounts for 'attempted signing in from another country' - yeah, without even getting a correct password - only use a password to secure accounts - only provide a national rate number in the UK, although you can get them on 0800 358 7929 for free - expect you to send absolutely everything by fax yet they won't talk to you except by email - not allow you to speak to anyone in the dispute or resolution centre, leaving you arguing with sales staff who don't have a clue - make it impossible to close your account if it is locked, even after providing all the information you can and no money left in there
I'm disgusting with Paypal and going through the process of deleting my account. It's not easy, but I'll keep trying. Paypal will always suck in the UK it seems...:(
> Yes, but the default version has an annoying splash screen registration screen to click through every time you open gv or gsview.
Nope, it doesn't have an annoying splash screen, but does have a small unobtrusive advert in the top right - which doesnt need internet access, only advertises FoxIts own products AND can be turned off through the menus.
> As a result, I stopped using their reader. Free and Annoying.
Definately free, but easy to use for idiots. At least it doesn't crash Firefox:)
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I ordered mine from Woolworths as well, same problem here. They've sent out the Wii Play pack (which I'm off to go pick up now and install the Wii Bluetooth Windows Mouse driver deeley), but I'm still hoping for delivery from Woolworths before Chrimbo, as they've said it SHOULD arrive before then.
Luckily it isn't a present for anyone except myself but I'm still going to whinge! I ordered it on the 22nd so probably a bit later on in the list than you. I'm still hopeful though. Apparently my Monkey Ball is shipping on Mondayish, but waiting on stock from the supplier. *sigh*
Its just the usual crap we get in the UK really!
Monkeyboi
I hate tailgaters, if someone is close up behind me, I get in the left lane (UK - and if I'm not already in that lane) and I slow down.
There is no excuse for it. If I'm driving too slow, overtake. If I'm driving too fast, get into the right lane.
So if you find someone you're tailgating is getting slower and slower, maybe its me. There's an overtaking lane for a reason, if its unsafe, maybe you're going too fast.
Just because you have 'somewhere to be' is not an excuse to be an unsafe driver. I'm happy to go ten mph if it stops an accident caused by an idiot like the parent going too fast.
Monkeyboi
Easy, put in a Bible-related book and receive some great reads! Three of which I've already read. I really would be interested to know how this site works!
:D
Monkeyboi
Its completely lost me, I'm going to be up all night trying to figure this out. Yeah, I have read his post... over and over again but I just don't get it.
Atheism is the disbelief in the existence of God .
Creationism is the belief that humanity, life, the Earth, or the universe as a whole was specially created by a supreme being, God.
Help? I'm an atheist btw, does that make me a creationist?
DugUK
Wtf...
/me gets all nostalgic
Well, it is Tuesday.
Monkeyboi
Agreed, I work in a small company in an open plan office, probably about 20 people in there.
There's 10 people CONSTANTLY on the phone (customer service, etc) and I don't think I've ever felt less concentrated, I get disturbted probably every 10 minutes. I work less than 2 meters from the kitchen door, plus theres a radio that always on. Even when I've got headphones on and I'm deep in work, I'll still get disturbed by someone - and the premise of "Can you give me two minutes, I'm right in the middle of something" seems to mean NOTHING!
I've mentioned it to the boss, but its no help and I'm tempted to go into Bus Driving instead.
Shame, but its true.
DugUK
Picture can be found here
I really should just go to bed...
DugUK
You got it.seconded!
motion carried?
Duguk
I agree, I live nearer to Ipswich than you do - I work near Colchester and live nearer to Clacton, and haven't heard anything like this, at least in Ipswich. Theres nothing on the local news sites anywhere. Can anyone else find anything?
Monkeyboi
I'm with nationwide for exactly the same reasons, fantastic customer service and never had a problem with inernet banking or money going missing.
On the two occasions I have had trouble with another company, I was refunded the money without question right away.
They also promise NEVER to email customers because of the inherent problems.
Reading the article, it does not say that all 11 million customers' information was even on the laptop, and the only information on there was account numbers and names.
I have no worries that my details will get into the wrong hands -- and I'm positive even if they did, Nationwide wouldn't complain. As one of the few BUILDING SOCIETIES (Its not a bank!) running, I'm sticking with them.
Smile is run by the Co-Op, who I've got no problems with, but they are a Bank rather than a Building Society.
I'm honestly not even concerned, though I will be keeping an eye on my money, as usual.
DugUK
> 5) People think that geeks love fixing computers so much, that we should do it for free.
This one comes up so often with me too. I hate it, though I make a nice living out of fixing computers on the side, I'm fed up of helping so-called friends (not my close friends and family), I'm very tempted to say I've given up using them completely and say I'm unable to help. Seems to be the only way out of it.
Combine this with the fact that my job as coding is paid about as much as a delivery person, I'm tempted to get a job doing that instead. Hell, at least its more varied and I might actually get rid of the back-ache I've had for 3 years now.
I'm not moaning, but I'd like to know what other people think about this. I'm so tempted to throw everything I've learnt in computing away - I'm by no means a complete expert at everything but I do PHP coding for a living, and to a pretty complex standard. I'd feel like I was letting myself and others down by not doing it anymore but the stress and anger is too much. I feel like I'm losing!
Probably my blog would've been a better place for this, but I might get some replies on this, even though its completely off-topic.
Monkeyboi
2**24+1 was this one, if you're interested.
That sounds pretty similar to UK prices. Around £25/mo for 50gb limit/mo. Thats €35 or $50 for around 2mbps with a limit. Oh, plus £10 or $20/15 for phone line from BT.
Unfair, no? Its almost impossible to get unlimited connection - its at least twice that for the same speeds, plus the phone line from BT.
DugUK
Happy Birthday!
I felt you deserved that being as its your birthday AND you've been modded offtopic!
You're very mean, mods!
Monkeyboi
I call Bullshit. Yes, there is always a margin of error with everything. There is not a reason for margin of error for COUNTING up to 36, nor counting up to a MILLION. There is no excuse for it. DugUK
I presume they'd appreciate LEGO being used in this way either then. (Kinda NSFW)
Dug
Agreed, GPS for Europe in TomTom 6 is over a gigabyte. That's why we have SD cards. In a way this is a good thing IMHO, though I don't agree with their shared source license so won't be doing anything with it.
Probably.
Dug
Seems like a bit of a troll, but I'll bite because he's got a point here.
:D
:)
;) (I love my coffee... amongst other things!)
> What are they going to discover about what is turned OFF or ON in the gay community?
Violence?
> In DRUG ADDICTS?
Now thats a problem with addiction, but the problem occurs from something else. Difficult subject but whatever is the cause -- society? Is to blame.
> in mental illness?
Lack of stupidity? Depression is a sane reaction to the insane environment. [Taken from this very good comment]
> Politicians?
Heh, more stupidity
> Dictators or other despots? socialists, communists,etc?
I think that's an opinion/envoirmental influence.
I am a gay addict
Monkeyboi
I had something similar with an SD Card, it would refuse to format and was unformattable. I found some app - smformat I've used before which has helped, I found it again linked here: http://ask.metafilter.com/mefi/22771
:)
You can download the program from here - even though its a totally unrelated problem I think this might help ya.
Can't guarantee it'll work or if its not spyware but it's worked for me before
> simple straight forward "weaning" process.
Then it is still addiction, I should know - I take SSRI's myself.
There is a difference between physical dependence (characterized by symptoms of withdrawal) and psychological dependence (or simply addiction).
SSRI's are physically dependant, they do cause withdrawal symptons. Naturally, they would though - they affect brain patterns very deeply. Though that is not to say that they are particually difficult to wean yourself off them.
This seems an interesting study though. I would be interested in comparsions to Dopamine and SSRI's and will be looking around for them.
Dug
I can totally believe this. MSN was doing something similar, for a while it was blocking the url screwfix.com (a DIY shop) - in fact, in Windows MSN Live at least this is still the case (I don't really use MSN much!)
:D
Can anyone confirm *that*?
Monkeyboi
A M 3
So, what's gunna happen to your motherboard when you want to upgrade?
Dug
I actually bought myself an AM2 4200, after deciding I needed a new system (I used to have a 2.4 XP) - and seeing it was going to be the new thing, and that it wasn't much price difference. Perhaps at least I can offer some thoughts on actually having used it everyday and built it myself. Its a wonderful system imho. So what if it's not 5% faster than the previous model? Its not any more expensive. At the very least the thought and design gone into the CPU Mounting is great, no more fiddling with stupid heat-sink clips, its a nice clamping system that feels solid. It runs Windows XP, Vista and Gentoo fantastically smoothly (Yep, I've tried all three! I use Gentoo normally.) - and seems to do it better than my Intel 939 at work, which is meant to be faster. It also overclocks like an absolute dream! I can squeeze 8% overclocking on it without a problem. Not just that, but my nice AM2 Motherboard will support an AM3 processor. Hows that for upgrading? C'mon guys, just cos its the new thing - and especially after all the chipset problems with 64 bit systems, this is a nice system. I'd never go back to Intel after using it, personally I can't stand the 'Duo Core', even if it is 1% faster or whatever. Whats going to happen when Intel bring out the next big thing? Dug
Nope, they'll still suck if they continue to:
:(
- locking out accounts for 'attempted signing in from another country' - yeah, without even getting a correct password
- only use a password to secure accounts
- only provide a national rate number in the UK, although you can get them on 0800 358 7929 for free
- expect you to send absolutely everything by fax yet they won't talk to you except by email
- not allow you to speak to anyone in the dispute or resolution centre, leaving you arguing with sales staff who don't have a clue
- make it impossible to close your account if it is locked, even after providing all the information you can and no money left in there
I'm disgusting with Paypal and going through the process of deleting my account. It's not easy, but I'll keep trying. Paypal will always suck in the UK it seems...
Dug
> Yes, but the default version has an annoying splash screen registration screen to click through every time you open gv or gsview.
Nope, it doesn't have an annoying splash screen, but does have a small unobtrusive advert in the top right - which doesnt need internet access, only advertises FoxIts own products AND can be turned off through the menus.
> As a result, I stopped using their reader. Free and Annoying.
Definately free, but easy to use for idiots. At least it doesn't crash Firefox
Dug